NHTSA Complaint #11449978 — 2009 PONTIAC G6
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11449978 |
| Vehicle | 2009 PONTIAC G6 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 94,639 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NM |
Consumer Description
The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at slower speeds, the power steering warning system would chime and illuminate then the power steering would fail intermittently. The contact had to use excessive force to maneuver the vehicle. The contact would then turn off and restart the vehicle for the power steering to function as needed. The contact stated that the failure recurred soon after turning off the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V153000 (Steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 94,639.
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